US Bridges

Scotts Valley Road over Scotts Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · 3.0 MI E of HWY 29 · Structure no. 14C0026

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,140
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotts Valley Road over Scotts Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Scotts Valley Road over Scotts Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesScotts Valley Road
CrossesScotts Creek
Location3.0 MI E of HWY 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.06272, -122.94889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,140 (2006)
Projected traffic3,283 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotts Valley Road over Scotts Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotts Valley Road over Scotts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Scotts Valley Road over Scotts Creek carry?

About 2,140 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scotts Valley Road over Scotts Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Scotts Valley Road over Scotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.